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Northland power outage affects tens of thousands
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 11:51 am | RNZ
Power has been cut to almost 90,000 customers across Northland and north of Breams Bay this morning, power companies say. More >>
Hepatitis Foundation's excessive spending 'unacceptable'
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 9:40 am | RNZ
The Health Minister says the findings of extravagant spending against the chairperson and trustees of the Hepatitis Foundation are unacceptable. More >>
Firefighters prepare across NZ as risk spikes early
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 9:31 am | RNZ
It's not yet summer but parts of the central South Island are reaching extreme fire risk levels. More >>
Waitākere kauri dieback: repeat bushwalker to be prosecuted
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 5:34 pm | RNZ
Auckland Council is taking its first prosecution against a member of the public for walking on tracks in the Waitākere Ranges that are closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. More >>
The confusing picture of television services in NZ
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 5:28 pm | RNZ
The days when cartoon animals appeared on screen to signal the end of the day’s programming are almost unimaginable in a world of 24/7 access to a seemingly endless pool of content. More >>
Wellington Mayor outlines three year vision for capital
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 4:11 pm | RNZ
A new movie museum and prioritising a second Mt Victoria tunnel are firmly on the agenda for Wellington's new mayor. More >>
Black Caps beat England
Monday, 25 November 2019, 5:31 pm | RNZ
The Black Caps have won the opening cricket Test of the summer, beating England by an innings and 65 runs. More >>
Benefit relationship rules "create lose-lose situation"
Monday, 25 November 2019, 12:48 pm | RNZ
Beneficiary advocates want urgent changes to the rules around relationships in the welfare system. Child Poverty Action Group, Auckland Action Against Poverty, and Action Station have written an open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, saying ... More >>
Breach of suppression orders in NZ will be punished - Little
Monday, 25 November 2019, 11:55 am | RNZ
Justice Minister Andrew Little expects New Zealanders who shared the name of Grace Millane's killer via social media will face legal action. More >>
"No bias against Middle East and African refugees": Minister
Monday, 25 November 2019, 11:31 am | RNZ
The Immigration Minister is defending a move to reject a United Nations request for a greater increase in the number of African and Middle Eastern refugees. More >>
Cyclone Rita to pass east of Vanuatu
Monday, 25 November 2019, 10:19 am | RNZ
The South Pacific cyclone season's first storm has formed with the system between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu being named Rita. More >>
Protesters remain in OMV oil ship to protest emissions
Monday, 25 November 2019, 10:14 am | RNZ
Twenty protesters who stormed an oil company's support ship in Timaru yesterday, are still refusing to leave after spending the night on board. More >>
Auckland trains cancelled after truck hits rail overbridge
Monday, 25 November 2019, 9:57 am | RNZ
All Auckland trains on the Western line are currently cancelled or delayed after a truck hit a rail overbridge. More >>
Call for inquiry into Pharmac's epilepsy drug switch
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 5:31 pm | RNZ
The Health and Disability Commissioner wants answers from Pharmac and a national MP is calling for an inquiry, after four people died following and epilepsy drug brand switch. More >>
Cook Islands 'anti-gay' bill needs review
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 3:39 pm | RNZ
The Cook Islands opposition Democratic Party is calling for a special meeting of the Crimes Bill Select Committee. More >>
Accessiblity criticism for Parliament's new playground
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 12:46 pm | RNZ
A new playground which opened on the front lawn of Parliament yesterday is a missed opportunity because it does not cater to all children, disability advocates say. More >>
Fresh New Zealand First Foundation revelations
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 11:42 am | RNZ
Following allegations that New Zealand First has been using a foundation to hide donations, the media outlet Stuff, is reporting that the foundation has received more than 500-thousand dollars in donations, with some donors believing they were ... More >>
Abuse inquiry: Survivor rejects Church leader's 'minimising'
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 10:34 am | RNZ
A Catholic leader newly appointed to the church's liaison group to the royal commission is accused of telling a survivor the priest who abused her had been "healing his sexuality". More >>
Nine sunscreen brands fail protection tests - Consumer NZ
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 10:18 am | RNZ
The Cancer Society is being asked to recall all batches of one of its sunblocks because it doesn't give people the protection claimed on the label. More >>
Will a new suicide plan bring down the numbers?
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 9:59 am | RNZ
The new boss of the Suicide Prevention Office has a big job ahead of her: turning around New Zealand’s alarming suicide rate. More >>
